Crime & Courts, Federal, News
Feds warn carriers about cargo theft scheme
Cargo theft in the U.S. continues to climb. The FBI is warning carriers about a sophisticated scheme that has cost the industry millions.
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Podcast: Effort in Illinois would cap ‘nuclear verdicts’
An effort in Illinois would put a cap on pain-and-suffering damages in trucking court cases in an attempt to combat “nuclear verdicts.”
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Fuel prices, News
Diesel up another 40 cents
The Energy Information Administration weekly report released on March 14 showed just one region with an average price lower than $5.
News, State, Truck Parking
Missouri State Freight and Rail Plan needs truckers’ feedback
Truckers who spend time on Missouri highways have a chance to steer the Missouri Department of Transportation in the right direction by commenting on the draft 2022 Missouri State Freight and Rail Plan. Currently, MoDOT is accepting public comments for the latest freight plan through March 31. This provides truckers an opportunity to help shape […]
News, State
CDL program for inmates part of proposed legislation
CDL training for inmates, part of a proposed Connecticut bill to combat a perceived driver shortage, offers a second chance through trucking.
News, OOIDA, State
Stakeholders urge CARB to delay truck and bus regulation compliance deadline
Stakeholders are asking CARB to have some leniency with the upcoming truck and bus regulation compliance deadline due to the current economic environment.
Fuel prices, News
Russian invasion creates more concerns for oil market
The Energy Information Administration’s latest short-term energy outlook points to the Russian invasion of Ukraine as a major uncertainty.
Federal, News
Trucking Action Plan expected to be unveiled soon
In December, the White House said it would be building a Trucking Action Plan over 90 days. That mark will be reached this week.
Federal, News
NHTSA moves forward on automated vehicle rule
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is rolling out a rule aimed at ensuring the safety of occupants in automated vehicles.
News, State
States debate daylight saving time
The practice of changing clocks for daylight saving time is under review in statehouses around the country, and in Washington, D.C.
News, OOIDA
OOIDA’s Spencer details trucking inequities at supply chain forum
The path to improving the supply chain and increasing safety starts with paying truckers for their time, according to OOIDA President Todd Spencer.
OOIDA, Truck Shows
OOIDA tour trailer heads to the Safety Drive for a Cure near Atlanta
This weekend, Marty Ellis takes the OOIDA tour trailer to Atlanta to check out the truck driving competition at the Safety Drive for a Cure.